{"id":9998,"date":"2020-08-18T09:21:58","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T07:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=9998"},"modified":"2024-05-31T10:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T08:12:00","slug":"champion-reds-to-accompany-five-star-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2020\/08\/18\/champion-reds-to-accompany-five-star-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Champion reds to accompany five star dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TOKARA has swept the board with all three Reserve reds from the standout 2017 vintage clinching Top 10 status in consecutive South African wine reports.<\/p>\n<p>The TOKARA champions are the Reserve Collection Syrah, the Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon and the top tier Director\u2019s Reserve Red. These formidable wines secured Top 10 rankings respectively in the 2020 Prescient Shiraz Report, the Cabernet Sauvignon Report and the Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report, all convened annually by Winemag.co.za.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9999\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-294x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-294x400.jpg 294w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-753x1024.jpg 753w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-768x1044.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-1130x1536.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-1507x2048.jpg 1507w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-696x946.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-1068x1451.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-309x420.jpg 309w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-1920x2609.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Tokara-Directors-Reserve-Red-2017-Reserve-Collection-Cab-Sauv-2017-Reserve-Collection-Syrah-2017-HR-scaled.jpg 1884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Crafted from a single vineyard block, the Top 10 Reserve Collection Syrah 2017, described in the Shiraz Report as \u201ca typically polished effort from this cellar\u201d, is TOKARA\u2019s most expressive Shiraz. The winemaker&#8217;s adept blending skills, seeking out the best barrels for the final composition, shine through in the wine\u2019s multi-layered palate and classic spice and violet perfume prominent on the nose.<\/p>\n<p>The full-bodied and richly textured Top 10 Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is vibrant and bright and described in the Cabernet Sauvignon Report as \u201ca very stylish offering\u201d with \u201clayers of flavour\u201d and a long, dry finish.<\/p>\n<p>The Cabernet Sauvignon driven Director\u2019s Reserve Red 2017 is a consummate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (15%), Petit Verdot (9%), and Cabernet Franc (3%). \u201cPoised and precise\u201d with a palate of \u201cgreat purity and freshness to go with fine tannins\u201d, is how the wine is described in the Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and wine purchases, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tokara.com\">www.tokara.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Courtesy of Tokara, here are some mouth-watering recipes to go with these palate-pleasing reds.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10002\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Springbok-loin-hr.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Springbok loin, salt baked beetroot, candied stems, nutmeg &amp; sorrel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pairing for the TOKARA Director\u2019s Reserve Red by Chef Carolize Coetzee of Tokara Restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Springbok<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>600g Springbok loin<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil<\/p>\n<p>Salt &amp; peppers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salt baked beetroot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 Medium sized whole beetroot<\/p>\n<p>800g coarse salt<\/p>\n<p>120g egg whites<\/p>\n<p>500g cake flour<\/p>\n<p>250ml water<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Candied beetroot stems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>500g beetroot stems<\/p>\n<p>250ml cherry liqueur<\/p>\n<p>80ml castor sugar<\/p>\n<p>5ml salt<\/p>\n<p>1 stick cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>1 star anise<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beetroot &amp; nutmeg cream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>500ml fresh cream<\/p>\n<p>1 small onion chopped<\/p>\n<p>1 clove garlic<\/p>\n<p>80g Beetroot leaves<\/p>\n<p>1 Medium beetroot<\/p>\n<p>Salt &amp; pepper<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sorrel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fresh sorrel rinsed<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Star anise &amp; Cinnamon Jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1L Beef stock<\/p>\n<p>250ml Red wine<\/p>\n<p>1 stick cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>1 star anise<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salt baked beetroot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 180 C. Blend the salt &amp; flour together in a food processor until fine. In a mixer with the dough hook, mix the flour mixture with the egg whites and water until a dough is formed. Wash the beetroot &amp; dry them off. Do not peel. Roll out the dough until 5mm in thickness. Cut into big enough pieces and wrap around the entire beetroot. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven &amp; cool slightly. Break open the dough &amp; remove the beetroot. Discard the baked dough. Peel the beetroot, then rinse &amp; dry with paper towel. Set one aside for the beetroot &amp; nutmeg cream. Cool &amp; slice the remaining beetroot thinly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Candied beetroot stems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blanche stems in salted boiling water for 3 min. Refresh in ice water.<\/p>\n<p>Also, blanche and refresh the leaves for the beetroot &amp; nutmeg cream.<\/p>\n<p>In a medium sized pot combine the cherry liqueur, sugar, salt, cinnamon and star anise. Add the stems &amp; cook over low heat until the stems start to shrink. Approx. 20min<\/p>\n<p>Take off the heat and store until needed.<\/p>\n<p>Heat before serving.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beetroot &amp; nutmeg cream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saut\u00e9 onions and garlic until translucent. Add cream &amp; nutmeg and simmer on low heat until the cream is reduced by half.\u00a0 Transfer to a jug blender and add the blanched beetroot leaves. Chop the reserved salt baked beetroot and add to the cream mixture. Blend and strain through a sieve. Season with salt &amp; pepper. Heat before serving.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Star anise &amp; Cinnamon Jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reduce the red wine in a pot on the stove to about 50ml. Add beef stock and reduce by a third in volume. Add cinnamon and star anise and reduce until the jus has a glossy appearance and a slightly thickened consistency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clean and portion the springbok loin into 150g portions. Season with salt &amp; pepper and seal off in a very hot pan. 3min per side. Transfer to an oven dish and bake in the oven until medium rare 7-10min. Let rest for 5 min to ensure the juices stay inside the meat.<\/p>\n<p>In the center of the plate, pour the beetroot &amp; nutmeg cream. Slice the springbok portions into 3 slices and arrange cut side up on top of the sauce. Add the thinly sliced beetroot (served at room temperature) to the side of the springbok. Add the candied stems on top of the springbok and garnish with fresh sorrel. Serve with the cinnamon and star anise jus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10001\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Smoked-Duck-Breast-hr.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smoked Duck breast, parsnip puree, hazelnut butter, crispy shitake mushrooms, whisky &amp; butter poached parsnip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pairing for the Tokara Reserve Collection Syrah 2017 by Chef Carolize Coetzee of Tokara Restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duck<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 Smoked Duck Breasts<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parsnip puree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>500g Parsnips (Peeled &amp; chopped)<\/p>\n<p>350ml Water<\/p>\n<p>350ml Milk<\/p>\n<p>2,5ml Salt<\/p>\n<p>30g Butter<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poached Parsnips <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 Large parsnips<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poaching Liquid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 Cup water<\/p>\n<p>120g butter<\/p>\n<p>2,5ml salt<\/p>\n<p>75ml Whisky<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whisky red wine jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1L Beef stock<\/p>\n<p>250ml Red wine<\/p>\n<p>75ml Whisky<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crispy Shiitake mushrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8 Fresh Shiitake mushrooms<\/p>\n<p>\u00bd cup corn flour<\/p>\n<p>Maldon sea Salt<\/p>\n<p>350ml Sunflower oil (For frying)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hazelnut paste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>300g blanched hazelnuts (no skin)<\/p>\n<p>5ml salt<\/p>\n<p>30ml olive oil<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duck<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Score the duck on the fat side and fry in a pan over medium heat until the skin is crispy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parsnip puree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cook parsnips in milk, water &amp; salt uncovered over medium heat until soft.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer parsnip with liquid to a food processor and blend until smooth.\u00a0 Add butter and blend again until incorporated. Keep warm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Poached Parsnips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peel &amp; cut parsnips into thin strips. (The size of spaghetti)<\/p>\n<p>Combine all the ingredients for the poaching liquid in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add parsnip strips and poach for 5 \u2013 7min. Remove from heat and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whisky Red wine Jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reduce the red wine &amp; Whisky in a pot on the stove to about 50ml. Add beef stock and reduce by a third in volume. Reduce until the jus has a glossy appearance and a slightly thickened consistency. Keep warm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crispy Shiitake mushrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slice mushrooms thinly (1mm thick) Mix corn flour &amp; salt. Dust sliced mushrooms in corn flour mixture &amp; fry in sunflower oil until crispy and golden.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hazelnut paste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roast Hazelnuts in oven @ 160\uf0b0C for 15 \u2013 20min until light golden brown. While hot, blend in a food processor with olive oil &amp; salt until a smooth paste form. Let cool.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the back of a spoon smear the Hazelnut paste in the center of the plate. Add parsnip puree just off the hazelnut paste and place the sliced duck breast on top of the parsnip puree. Remove the poached parsnip strips from the liquid and scatter across the duck breast. Top with the crispy shiitake mushrooms. Serve the red wine whisky jus just before serving or at the table.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10000\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/08\/Ribeye-cauliflower-bone-marrow-Jus.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beef Ribeye, cauliflower, baby leeks, oyster mushrooms, macadamia &amp; a bone marrow jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pairing for the Tokara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 by Chef Carolize Coetzee of Tokara Restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beef Ribeye<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 x 250g Beef Ribeye portions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cauliflower puree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>500g Cauliflower (Washed &amp; chopped)<\/p>\n<p>350ml Water<\/p>\n<p>350ml Milk<\/p>\n<p>2,5ml Salt<\/p>\n<p>30g Butter<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roasted Cauliflower florets <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>300g Cauliflower florets<\/p>\n<p>50ml Olive oil<\/p>\n<p>Salt to taste<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bone marrow red wine jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>300g Marrow bones<\/p>\n<p>1L Beef stock<\/p>\n<p>250ml Red wine<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oyster mushrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>300g White oyster mushrooms<\/p>\n<p>20mlm olive oil<\/p>\n<p>Salt<\/p>\n<p>Truffle oil<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby Leeks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>300g baby leeks (Washed and trimmed)<\/p>\n<p>5ml salt<\/p>\n<p>30ml olive oil<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Macadamia nuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>50g toasted macadamia nuts<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beef Ribeye<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Season the Ribeye with salt and black pepper just before cooking. Fry off in a pan or on the fire to the desired degree of doneness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cauliflower puree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cook cauliflower in milk, water &amp; salt uncovered over medium heat until soft. Transfer cauliflower with liquid to a food processor and blend until smooth.\u00a0 Add butter and blend again until incorporated. Keep warm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cauliflower florets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set the oven to 180\uf0b0C. Drizzle the cauliflower florets with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Season with salt and roast in the oven for \uf0b1 20min until cooked.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bone marrow red wine Jus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roast the marrow bones in the oven for 15-20min @220\uf0b0C. Let cool and remove the marrow from the bones and set aside. Reduce the red wine in a pot on the stove to about 50ml. Add beef stock and reduce by a third in volume. Reduce until the jus has a glossy appearance and a slightly thickened consistency. Add the marrow and blend with a stick blender until incorporated. Keep warm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oyster mushrooms <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saut\u00e9 mushrooms in a pan with olive oil. Season with salt &amp; pepper. Drizzle with truffle oil before serving. Keep warm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby Leeks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wash and trim the baby leeks to remove any sand. Blanch or steam for 5 -7min. Brush with olive oil and season with salt. Fry in a pan or char over a fire until the outside has some colour. Set aside.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Macadamia nuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grate the macadamia nuts and set aside until time to serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Place two or three tablespoons of Cauliflower puree just off center on the plate. Place the roasted cauliflower florets in the center of the plate next to the puree. Slice the ribeye in 1cm slices and arrange on top of the cauliflower florets. Place two baby leeks on the side of the cauliflower florets on the opposite side of the cauliflower puree. Top the ribeye with the saut\u00e9ed oyster mushrooms and grate some toasted macadamia nuts over the top. Spoon over the bone marrow jus and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOKARA has swept the board with all three Reserve reds from the standout 2017 vintage clinching Top 10 status in consecutive South African wine reports. The TOKARA champions are the Reserve Collection Syrah, the Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon and the top tier Director\u2019s Reserve Red. 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